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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be my witnesses…” -Acts 1:8
Confirmation at Sacred Heart is a two year program that usually begins in the ninth grade. Through engaging presentations of the faith, teenagers are invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and challenged to become life-long disciples over the course of the 2 years. The students must have completed the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist.
The Confirmation Program has several components - weekly Mass attendance is encouraged, 3 Day Retreat, Community Service and others.
Policy Concerning the Reception of the Sacraments. Children are to be enrolled in religious education classes the year prior to the year of sacramental reception as a norm. This means if a child is to celebrate Confirmation in Grade 10, they are to be enrolled in Grade 9. The same holds true for the other sacraments. Parents must show proof of the child’s baptism and other sacraments that have been received.
Registration. All students must be registered in the Religious Education Program and must have a completed registration form on file in the Religious Education Office. Pathways to registration include the following:
(1) you may call 806/385-6043 and leave complete mailing information;
(2) you may pick up registration forms in the parish office at your convenience;
(3) you may go by the CCE office during CCE sessions and register.Attendance. All students are to be regular and punctual in attendance. If a child misses classes frequently without a valid reason, the PCL and catechist will ask to meet with the parents to address the issue. In addition, children are expected to attend both Sunday Liturgy and classes on a consistent basis. This is the only way they will be able to connect and comprehend the material(s) presented in class.
Baptismal Certificate. If the Confirmation candidate was baptized (and received First Communion) at Sacred Heart, we have his/her baptismal (first Communion) information on file. If the Confirmation candidate was baptized (received Frist Communion) elsewhere, you will need to provide us with a copy of the baptismal (and First Communion) certificate. All certificates are due by December 20, 2023.
Sacrament Form. Each Confirmation candidate must complete a Sacrament Form. Sacrament forms will be distributed later in the program year.
Confirmation Sponsor. Each candidate should choose a sponsor who is at least sixteen years of age, who is a confirmed Catholic, and who is not one’s own parent. If Sponsor is married, they must be married in the Catholic Faith, and must provide a copy of their Marriage Certificate. Sponsors can be either male or female; a sponsor need not be the same sex as the candidate.
Confirmation Interview. Each Confirmation candidate will be interviewed by Fr. Church This will enable the candidate to articulate the process he/she has gone through in his/her preparation for Confirmation.